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Why are stocks up (or down) and what does the latest Nvidia news mean? Today’s Market will answer those questions and keep you informed about big stock market movers. We’ll also tell you about the latest Fed moves, what stocks Warren Buffett is buying, and which stocks look primed for a short squeeze. Today’s Market is the perfect pairing of InvestorPlace’s expert financial advice and critical stock and crypto news.

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Gold In 2013: Things Look Just Right

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
I'll be frank: I'm not the biggest fan of gold, especially as a long-term investment. But the metal does look set to move higher in 2013 for three reasons.

6 Questions for Railroads in 2013

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The railroad sector boasts attractive valuations now and most stocks pay at least a nominal dividend. But If you’re contemplating a new position in these stocks, the economy and coal shipments.

‘Command Capitalism’ Is an Oxymoron — Even in China

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Chinese are between a rock and a hard place right now. Bottom fishers should only cast their lines in the largest of Chinese ADRs.

How Far Will the Market Fall If We Go Over the Fiscal Cliff?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There appears to be enough support to hold a decline to 5%-8%.

2013 Energy Outlook: Oil, Gas Prices Expected to Ease

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
If a double-whammy of higher global production amid sluggish economic growth continues, oil prices won't see much action to the upside in 2013.

Traders’ Money May be Better Spent on Christmas Shopping Than Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market has signaled a short-term reversal down, but all that really seems to matter is what politicos have to say.

Fed Lights the Fuse on the Bond Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's no longer a guarantee that the Fed will keep rates near zero until 2015. What does this mean for the markets?

Look Out Below: Deposit Insurance Is an Unknown Cliffhanger

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A government program that insures the entire value of non-interest-bearing deposits is set to expire soon, with more than a trillion dollars hanging in the balance.

Japan: A Trading Vehicle, Not an Investment

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
While a weak yen could provide a further near-term boost for the market, Japan remains a poor long-term investment.

Extra, Extra! Newspapers Are on the Block

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Expect Tribune properties and the Financial Times to change hands in the coming year. Will this mean upside for any stocks?

Canada’s Oil Patch: Business as Usual

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canada's new foreign ownership rules slow the inflow of state-owned investment. Otherwise, it's business as usual.

Tape Favors the Bulls, but be Prepared to Run for the Exits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The near-term trend is higher, but a breakdown in fiscal cliff negotiations could send stocks reeling.

America’s Economic Outlook for 2013: Nothing to Scream About

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Even if Washington manages to successfully navigate the fiscal cliff, the U.S. likely won't see anything more than lackluster growth in 2013.

Don’t Celebrate a Rush Into Stock Buybacks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The pending tax increases are pushing excess cash into share repurchases rather than dividends. That's just plain wrong.

Caution: Major Indices Have Stalled

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is showing more signs of fatigue with downside momentum increasing.

3 Key Sectors to Watch for 2013

By Jeff Reeves
Looking for a simple gauge of the market's health? Look at tech, consumer discretionary and financials -- if they don't kill it in 2013, upside will be hard to come by.

He’s Ba-ack: What Silvio Berlusconi Means For Italy and the Euro Crisis

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Silvio Berlusconi’s party withdrew support for Italy’s technocratic prime minister, Mario Monti, plopping a big distraction in the middle of the eurozone crisis.

QE3: Big Debate, Little Impact

By Fisher Investments
The Fed's monetary policies over the last few years have seemed contradictory to its stated goals, though the U.S. economy keeps churning on.

The Fiscal Cliff: Even the Bad News Is Good News

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The fiscal cliff issue isn't clear-cut. In reality, the range of outcomes is huge. Most are bad for the economy, but for traders, the news is all good.
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